New study explores contributors to excess infant mortality in Southern states

Researchers consider infant mortality to be a key indicator of population health. Currently, the United States ranks 27th among industrialized nations in infant mortality, but rates within the U.S. vary significantly by race, socioeconomic status, and geography. In particular, the Southern states suffer from high rates of infant mortality, along with several other negative population health indicators such as obesity and diabetes.To better understand the contributing factors that lead to high rates of infant mortality in the South, researchers from the U.S.

Source: Medical News Today

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